Exhaust System: Service and Repair

Removing And Installing Exhaust System

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Removing exhaust system

NOTE: The exhaust system in the V6 is designed as a single strand. Repair instructions and notes apply to both exhaust systems.

WARNING:
Danger of burns from hot exhaust system.
- Only remove the exhaust system when it has cooled down.
- Wear protective gloves.

1. Release connecting straps between the catalytic converters and the exhaust system. Then push the straps backwards onto the exhaust system. The exhaust straps must not be reused.







WARNING:
Danger of injury from heavy exhaust system.
- Before loosening the exhaust system, it should be secured to prevent it from falling.

2. Release the front and middle retainers. To do this, loosen the 2 fastening screws.







NOTE: Before the rear silencer is released, the exhaust system must be supported with a transmission jack or held by another person.

3. Unscrew the fastening screws on the left and right of the rear silencer.







4. Remove exhaust system.







Installing exhaust system
1. Position exhaust system under the vehicle supported by a transmission jack or another person.







2. Tighten the fastening screws of the rear muffler.







3. Tighten the front and middle supports-arrows-. Tightening torque: 17 ftlb.







4. Install new exhaust clamps. The bolts must be pointing downwards. Adjustment value: 10 degrees. Tightening torque: 44 ftlb.